Build a 2026 budget gaming PC for 1440p using an i5-12600K and Intel Arc A570 or A580, plus DDR4 savings for better value.

Watching RAM prices skyrocket in recent weeks has been painful for my PC-building soul. 64GB of DDR5 has gone from around $500 to over $900 in just days, eclipsing the cost of entire builds. So Newegg ...

Is building a gaming PC on a budget still possible in today’s market? With hardware prices climbing, many gamers are questioning whether affordable builds are a thing of the past. In the video, ETA ...

The end result is a Frankenstein’s monster of a PC, a cobbled-together mess of modern and venerable components that still ...

Building a gaming setup on a budget is easier today than ever before. With smart component choices, value-driven brands, and better overall hardware efficiency, even beginners can assemble a powerful ...

Planning a new PC build for myself or a friend seeking assistance has always been equal parts enjoyable and stressful. There's a delicate balance to strike between the performance obtained and the ...

I enjoy hunting for deals during Black Friday. I specifically like poking around for solid PC parts that I can combine for high-quality-but-affordable gaming PCs. I love it so much that I’ve sat down ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Modern high-end gaming PCs are capable of running demanding games smoothly, but they're not cheap — and they're only getting more expensive.

I'm a big advocate for building your own PC. It's fun, you learn a lot and you can often save some money doing it yourself. I've built heaps of gaming PCs over the course of this year, and I'm usually ...